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Learning happens in milliseconds - far too fast to observe directly. Researchers at Leipzig University have now refined a method that makes exactly this possible. They freeze nerve cells at lightning speed and can thus see how they transmit signals. The technique works in both mice and humans and could help to better understand diseases and ageing processes in the brain in the future.
It is not only in Saxony that more and more children are lagging behind their age-appropriate development. This is revealed by school entry examinations. Only early action can remedy the situation.
After a good start, Dresden SC's volleyball players were beaten in three sets in their third Champions League match in Ankara.
Original marble sculptures from the 17th and 18th centuries will be safely stored in the Great Garden of Dresden in future. Guided tours of the depot are planned.
The regional authorities have generally allowed motorboats on the "Cossi" near Leipzig. The Ökolöwe association is not yet prepared to accept this.
Bakken's sudden death shocked many in the sport of biathlon. How Tommaso Giacomel searches for his focus between grief and hope - and what he wants to dedicate to his deceased friend.
Ouédraogo has already been back in full training for a few days. Now a trio is back ahead of the game at St. Pauli.
The former Dynamo Dresden coach is tasked with saving Chemie from falling into fifth place. His experience with experienced and young players should help.
Dresden Zoo has been breeding caracals since 1937 - and now there are offspring again. This is how young Karlos coped with his first few weeks.
The wind is already blowing strongly in the Oberhof biathlon arena. And the weather is set to become even more unstable. That's why the organizers are bringing forward the women's sprint.
Emergency power keeps operating theaters and intensive care units running - but what happens if the blackout lasts longer? Saxony's hospitals reveal where the limits lie.
Last year, two million euros in funding was approved by the state of Saxony for animal welfare. However, the money was not available until the end of 2025.
Artificial intelligence requires enormous computing power. TU Dresden is therefore planning a new supercomputer. "Deneb" is the name of the system with 184 high-performance chips, which is due to be launched at the end of 2026. Particularly sustainable: 97 percent of the computing heat flows into the district heating network and heats buildings in the surrounding area.
Barrier-free, modern and spectacular: the Leipzig City Tunnel is getting new elevators and escalators. Why one station in particular is now causing a stir across Europe.
The snow is calling: the Ore Mountains are currently covered in wintery white and offer many winter sports activities. These include speedy bobsleigh rides as well as challenging ski tours.
Saxony's Minister of Education Conrad Clemens should get a straight A for diligence. He has now personally visited 199 schools and daycare centers. Now his tour continues.
Around one in four cars produced in Germany comes from the Munich-based company, most of them from Bavaria - even if the largest plants are located abroad.
Old cell phones and computers usually end up in the trash - but they contain valuable raw materials. A team from Freiberg has now developed a clever recycling process to recover gold, copper and rare earths. The six researchers from the Helmholtz Institute convinced an international jury and secured millions in funding. Their environmentally friendly process could help to reduce dependence on critical raw material imports.
The number of young people with alcohol poisoning is falling - in Saxony even more than nationwide. But politicians and health insurance companies warn: alcohol is still omnipresent for young people.
A tropical light show and a name search for a koala cub at the beginning of the year, events for young and old throughout the year. Leipzig Zoo presents the program for 2026.
A research group at TU Dresden has decoded a central mechanism in cancer cells. This enables safer therapies.
More than 150,000 birds were sighted in Saxony last year. This year there could be even more due to the winter temperatures.
All four newcomers are used in a lively test match. But it was the old-established players who scored the winner. A lot of work remains to be done in terms of defensive organization.
1. FC Magdeburg beat Swiss first division side FC Winterthur 2:1 at their training camp, capitalizing on two of their chances in a game with a lot of idle time.
He wouldn't shed a tear for Venezuelan President Maduro, says Saxon left-wing politician Nam Duy Nguyen. At the same time, he strongly condemns the actions of the US.
Art fans will get their money's worth this Saturday at Leipzig's Baumwollspinnerei. The galleries open for the first tour of the year.
Researchers at Leipzig University have examined sediments in the Ahr Valley and made a worrying discovery. Extreme floods like the one in 2021 are not uncommon there, but recur every few centuries. The study shows why previous risk models underestimated the danger.
New mountain bike park, more foreign guests and a cultural festival in winter: Saxon Switzerland is focusing on fresh ideas for holidaymakers in 2026.
Consumer prices in Saxony rose more slowly in 2025 than in the previous year. Lower energy prices in particular had an impact, but some services became noticeably more expensive.